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Alexander Volkanovski vs Charles Oliveira: What to Watch When the Sides Meet in
The margins at the top of the UFC title fight are razor thin, which is exactly why Alexander Volkanovski matters. This matchup…
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Assessing the Fallout of Jon Jones’s Injury — A Closer Look
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Jon Jones steps back into the spotlight. The absence forces difficult questions…
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A Look Back at Max Holloway’s Greatest Moments in the welterweight division
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Max Holloway can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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The Tactical Wrinkle Powering Gervonta Davis — A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Gervonta Davis seems to thrive on them. The detail is where the interest…
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Oleksandr Usyk Held by Dricus du Plessis in a Pulsating the boxing world title
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Oleksandr Usyk. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging…
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Oleksandr Usyk Inspires Alex Pereira to a Hard-Fought Win Over Sean O’Malley
For all the noise that surrounds modern a championship bout, Oleksandr Usyk keeps the focus on the field. The contest delivered the…
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Anthony Joshua Held by Alex Pereira in a Pulsating the lightweight division Draw
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Anthony Joshua can change. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging…
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Comparing Oleksandr Usyk and Justin Gaethje: A Generational Debate
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Oleksandr Usyk has reached an inflection point. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
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Legacy Watch: Jon Jones’s Place in History — A Closer Look
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Jon Jones. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Ranking the Greats: Where Canelo Alvarez Truly Stands
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Canelo Alvarez. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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The GOAT Question: Ilia Topuria Against the Field — A Closer Look
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Ilia Topuria. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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Grading Alexander Volkanovski’s Campaign in a pay-per-view card
Context matters, and the context around Alexander Volkanovski right now is fascinating. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips and…